We are thrilled to share some incredible news with you all! Please join us in congratulating Ariel Ayala Hernandez and Deyalit Suarez Guillen for being awarded The Dream.US Scholarship! 🎉📚

The Dream.US scholarship is a prestigious honor reserved for highly motivated undocumented students like Ariel and Deyalit, who are determined to pursue a college education despite financial obstacles. These scholarships provide vital support to individuals who lack access to federal aid, have limited opportunities for state assistance, and often find themselves grappling with the challenge of paying out-of-state tuition fees.

Ariel and Deyalit's dedication, resilience, and academic excellence have truly shone through, earning them this well-deserved recognition. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to us all, showcasing the power of determination and the pursuit of knowledge against all odds.

Let's extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ariel and Deyalit as they embark on this incredible journey towards higher education. Your McClure Health Science High School family is incredibly proud of you both! 🌟🎓 #DreamBig #EducationForAll

GaDOE honors high school seniors for academic excellence and community involvement through the Georgia Scholar program, awarding all honorees a seal for their diplomas. This year, 177 seniors were recognized statewide, including four from Gwinnett County Public Schools, one of whom was from McClure Health Science High School—congratulations to Afeefa Anwer!

Click here to view the full criteria for the program.

We are excited to announce the launch of our Jr. DA and Investigator Mentorship Program, designed specifically for high school students in Gwinnett County.

This program aims to provide students with a unique opportunity to explore the world of criminal justice, gain insight into the roles of District Attorneys and Investigators, and develop valuable skills for their future careers. We believe that by engaging with motivated young individuals like your students, we can foster a deeper understanding of the legal system and inspire the next generation of justice advocates.

Key Program Details:

• Open to all Gwinnett County High School students
• Applications will open on Sunday, April 14th, and will close on May 10th
• Please find attached a flyer with more detailed information and the website link for application submission
• Website: https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/districtattorney/programs/mentorship

During spring 2024, students enrolled in Algebra: Concepts and Connections must take two different assessments in May.

For the 2023-24 SY, new math standards were implemented statewide; this required all new Milestones assessments to be developed. When a new assessment is developed and after it is administered, the state will undergo the process to ensure that the test is neither too easy nor too hard but is just right for the students. The Georgia Department of Education will work through the process during the summer of 2024 and will not provide scores to schools prior to the end of the school year.

1. Milestones Algebra End of Course: The End of Course Milestones is required for federal accountability. The student score is used for the state accountability (CCRPI) score for the high school the first year that the student enters high school. Typically, the EOC score is 10% of the student’s final course grade per State Board of Education rule; since scores will not arrive until Fall 2024, we will administer the 2nd Semester Final for Algebra: Concepts and Connections.
2. 2nd Semester Final Algebra: Concepts and Connections: For May 2024 only since we won’t have EOC scores to measure student’s learning of the AKS, we will give the 2nd Semester Final for Algebra Concepts and Connections. This will go in the gradebook in the EOC category.

Please share this message with the parents of your students enrolled in Algebra: Concepts & Connections when you feel it is appropriate.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.

The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!

Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes

Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!

GCPS has transitioned from SchoolMessenger to ParentSquare for two-way communication between schools and families, and we encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, which enables automatic translations for multilingual families.

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